Peter Rosenberg Asks Is Nicki Minaj Still Hip Hop?

To a certain extent I understand what Rosenberg is saying. On the other hand, at what do we consider changes to be “selling-out” opposed to artistic growth. I was a fan of Nicki’s in the past, and I have to be honest when I say I no longer feel most of the stuff she has been releasing lately. But is it selling-out? Is it biting? Is it growth? Will she ever prove herself to me more than a bunch of gimmicks? I suppose only time will tell.

As far as the video below of her 2012 Grammy performance, I think it was a good attempt. I feel like she had a vision and tried her best to execute it. I hope she just finds herself and perfects it instead of constantly jumping from one place/personality to another.

Over a quarter million views and counting… Thank you for understanding this piece… I caught a lot of flack for being naked in the video (which was done to symbolize our current state of vulnerability, loneliness, the way blacks were belittled, beaten, and bartered) but some people couldn’t look pass it. Some people couldn’t look pass the fact that the video was vulgar and graphic… Well… I cant apologize for any of that… I cant apologize for the truth… I can only thank those who understand, for understanding…
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